Investment Promotion: Iloilo Province Experience Ms. Velma Jane C. Lao Local Economic & Investment Promotion Officer Iloilo Provincial Government 26 July 2016 PROVINCE OF ILOILO Outline of Presentation Quick Look of Iloilo, Philippines Why we promote Iloilo Province How we do it in Iloilo Province PROVINCE OF ILOILO A QUICK LOOK OF ILOILO PROVINCE Occupies the southern and northeastern portion of Panay Island Has a land area of 466,342 has. or 4,663 sq. km. Divided into five (5) congressional district Composed of 42 municipalities and 1 component city Total Population of 1,805,576 in 2010 PROVINCE OF ILOILO How to get there… Iloilo Province is 283 statutemiles south of Manila From the Philippine Capital of Manila About 1 hour by plane An average of 18 hours by ship An average of 24 hours by Roll-On, Roll-Off (RORO) vessel PROVINCE OF ILOILO is the center of Education, PROVINCE OF ILOILOTrade, Commerce and Services The is the FOOD PRODUCER … Provider of HUMAN RESOURCES … Provider of MINERAL RESOURCES … Sites of HUMAN SETTLEMENTS …TOURISM SITES AND DESTINATIONS PROVINCE OF ILOILO PROVINCE OF ILOILO PROVINCE OF ILOILO The Province ranks 5th in rice production in the entire PALAY Philippines PROVINCE OF ILOILO The Province ranks 5th in sugarcane production in the entire Philippines SUGARCANE PROVINCE OF ILOILO The Province ranks 8th in mango production in the MANGOESentire Philippines PROVINCE OF ILOILO The Province ranks 10th in fish production in the FISHERIESentire Philippines PROVINCE OF ILOILO CORN PROVINCE OF ILOILO FRUITS AND VEGETABLES PROVINCE OF ILOILO Old & Historical Churches Sta. Barbara Parish Church and Convent (1878) Sta. Barbara, Iloilo The Saint Thomas Villanova Parish (1786) Miagao, Iloilo San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish Church (1733) – Cabatuan, Iloilo PROVINCE OF ILOILO Heritage Sites PROVINCE OF ILOILO PROVINCE OF ILOILO Beautiful Beaches, Resorts and Tropical Islands PROVINCE OF ILOILO CABUGAO GAMAY, Carles PROVINCE OF ILOILO BULUBADIANGAN ISLAND, Concepcion PROVINCE OF ILOILO Iloilo International Airport Cabatuan, Iloilo PROVINCE OF ILOILO PORT FACILITIES Iloilo Commercial Port Complex Iloilo Fish Port Complex Municipal Ports Guimbal Miag-ao Dumangas Anilao Banate Ajuy Concepcion Estancia PROVINCE OF ILOILO Dumangas Port 24/7 ROLL-ON ROLL-OFF PORT FACILITY PROVINCE OF ILOILO ROAD NETWORK To Capiz ROAD NETWORK (Province of Iloilo) ROAD TYPE TOTAL (km) NATIONAL (2012) 841.606 PROVINCIAL (2012) 655.629 MUNICIPAL (2008) 302.119 BARANGAY (2008) 3,251.925 PROVINCE OF ILOILO Construction and improvement of Iloilo circumferential, radial, and coastal roads Key attention was given to the Iloilo circumferential road to ease traffic and save travel time in going in and out if the city. PROVINCE OF ILOILO Construction and improvement of Iloilo circumferential, radial, and coastal roads WIDENING and IMPROVEMENT OF ILOILO PROVINCE OF ILOILO AIRPORT ACCESS ROAD POWER SUPPLY & DEMAND Average Peak Demand (Next five years) Dependable 315MW capacity 550 MW Average Surplus (Next five years) 235 MW PROVINCE OF ILOILO WATER SUPPLY PROVINCE OF ILOILO Jalaur River Multi-Purpose Project PROVINCE OF ILOILO PROVINCE OF ILOILO Over 27,000 graduates of baccalaureate degrees, technical & vocational courses from universities and colleges in Iloilo PROVINCE OF ILOILO PROVINCE OF ILOILO 1. Investment & Incentives Code is implemented • Preferred investment areas are identified • Office in charge for investment promotion and servicing is laid down • Incentives that can be availed by the investors are provided for 2. Investment Promotion Office in place • Provided in the Investment Code • With budget • With personnel complement • With office space 3. Functional Investment Promotion Board • Formulates and adopts investment promotion programs to attract investors • Decides on the application for incentives • Promotes Iloilo as a preferred investment destination through missions, fora or conferences 4. Functional Investment Facilitation Network • Composed of national government agencies that have regulatory functions • Assists the LEDIP Center in processing, securing licenses, permits and incentives of investors • Make referrals to relevant government bodies, support organizations and service providers that can assist the investor 5. Economic data and profiles are in place 6. Investment kits and project briefs are available 7. Investment briefings and site visits are provided 8. Investment Missions are conducted or participated in Iloilo Means Business Forum at Intercon Hotel Winter Escapade in Iloilo PCCI’s 41st Philippine Business Conference Fiesta Forward at SMX 9. CapDev Plan for Municipal LGUs on Investment Promotion is in place & implemented ASEAN Economic Integration Entrepreneurial Leadership Orientations Training on Policy Formulation 10. Strong public and private sector partnerships 11. Strong Support of the Local Chief Executive & top officials 12. Graft-free Governance and Leisure It’s got to be It’s Got to Be ILOILO Contact details: Ground Floor, Casa Real de Iloilo Iznart Street, Iloilo City (6333) 335 5028; 337 7704 [email protected] https://web.facebook.com/InvestinIloiloPH/ PROVINCE OF ILOILO .